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Nylon (PA 6.6)

Non-metallic fasteners for insulation, light duty and chemical resistance.

Stock forms — Sheet, rod and tubetnominal thickness, stackedsheet⌀ drodODwall ttube
Nylon (PA 6.6) — stock formsSymbols only — no stock sizes are published

Properties

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Plastics
Category
plastic
Density
1.14 g/cm³ · 1140 kg/m³

Densityhow nylon (pa 6.6) compares

Density of Nylon (PA 6.6) — 1.14 g/cm³Nylon (PA 6.6)1.14Water1.00Aluminium2.700369g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³ — 1140 kg/m³Water 1.00 · Aluminium 2.70

Applicationswhere nylon (pa 6.6) is normally specified

Electrical insulationLight-duty fasteningChemical exposureThermal breaks

Practical notes

  • Max service temperature roughly 90 °C
  • Creeps under sustained load

Tools used on itmatched on the plastics family, not on this page

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Circular SawCountersinkDrillHole SawImpact DriverJigsawMitre SawRandom Orbit SanderRouterTap and Die SetTwist Drill Bits

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